Chilka Wildlife Sanctuary, Phulbani, Orissa India

 The Chilka Wildlife Sanctuary has been declared as a site of global significance in the 1970s. It is situated on one of the larger islands, lying scattered by the side of Chilka Lake in Orissa. The bird sanctuary is home to 45 percent of the birds that are terrestrial in nature, 32 percent are waterfowl, and 23 percent are waders. The Lagoon is also home to 14 types of raptors.Around 135 rare and endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins have also been reported. Plus, the lagoon supports about 37 species of reptiles and amphibians.